We had the wonderful opportunity to spend an uplifting evening with Sis. Elaine Dalton, General Young Women President of our church last week. She was holding a youth leadership training meeting and a youth fireside in Montreal. We even had the opportunity to have dinner with her as Stake YW leaders.
Her training and messages to the youth really hit home with me and the spirit was strong. There is a reason why this year's theme for the youth was from Joshua 1:9, "Be strong and of a good courage. Be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed for the Lord is with thee withersoever thou goest." Our youth need to be strong in these days where temptations are all around them and as parents, youth leaders, and as a church family, we need to do as Sis. Dalton says - to "circle the wagons" to protect the youth. And doesn't it seem worse now than when we were young when you hear about kids being bullied, suffering from depression, and even committing suicide? Or did we just not hear about those things so many years ago?
I have a renewed love for my calling and for those that I serve. I am so grateful for having the best counselors to work with. I am truly blessed with so many wonderful influences in my life.
Thank you!
Lindsey Guerrero (my 2nd counselor), Sis. Elaine Dalton (General YW President), me, and Sandy Robertson (my 1st counselor)
